Will Athletes Be Impacted By The Latest Presidential Visa Proclamation?
On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending the entry of certain non-immigrants in specific work visa categories....
2020 Immigration Issues For Golfers & Caddies
Golfers 1. If you are currently in the U.S. in valid P-1 status and your P-1 visa and P-1 approval notice expires in the next 3 months,...
When Will The U.S. Consulates Open For Visa Services?
Many athletes and support staff are gearing up for their sport to resume competitions soon. During the hiatus, many spent the time off in...
USCIS Offices To Reopen June 4
On May 27, USCIS announced that it is preparing to reopen some U.S. offices and resume non-emergent services on or after June 4. This is...
Wolf Signs Exemption Allowing U.S. Entry of Certain Professional Athletes
In support of the Trump Administration’s reopening of the economy, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf signed an order...
Coronavirus Crisis: Impact Of COVID-19 On Sports Immigration
It seems like a decade has gone by in the immigration world during the last two weeks! Per my article of March 16 in the following link,...
Coronavirus Crisis: COVID-19 And The Foreign Professional Athlete
In recent days, many professional sports have had their seasons and events delayed, suspended or cancelled, including the PGA TOUR, the...
The Current Immigration Environment For Professional Athletes
The current Administration’s emphasis on the “Buy American, Hire American” policy has had a dramatic negative impact on the review of...
Will Congress End The Ability Of Our Greatest Athletes To Immigrate?
While most of us are aware of the turmoil that has been taking place on our southern border, few are aware that Congress is quietly...
Immigration Options For Foreign Collegiate Golfers (Updated)
The foreign collegiate golfer on an F-1 student visa who is approaching graduation and intending to turn pro faces a confusing set of...
